Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
94
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2005
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94/100
Cabernet Sauvignon
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96
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Taster #9659
· Jan 23, 2026
95/100
Totally perfect as an aged Napa cab. Resolved tannins, chocolaty with a wonderful fruity finish and a hint of tartness at the end.
2005 vintage
Taster #5574
· May 3, 2025
93/100
Thanks to the recent reviews, this was pretty much a PNP with dinner with friends. Probably has peaked, but still quite graceful, elegant and smooth. Plenty of dark fruit notes with a polished finish. Falls a bit short of amazing to me as it has limited complexity.
2005 vintage
Taster #7499
· Mar 18, 2025
90/100
Third bottle consumed in the last 5 weeks after auction purchase. First bottle had 3.5 hour decant and found that to be counterproductive as the flavors and finish were tasty but dulled. Last night was opened and consumed from bottle and started to improve after 30 minutes or so, was best after two hours. But muted overall, probably 5 years past peak.
2005 vintage
Taster #7780
· Jun 15, 2024
90/100
Extreme syrupy fruits of black and red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, a bit mellowed from time, a good chunk of oak and concentrated fruits. Not my style, esp after the Colombo Cornas. Brian's with sliders and ribs.
2005 vintage
Taster #9672
· Mar 30, 2024
95/100
Maybe not at the peak but still darn close and holding. Ten+ years and the penultimate bottle. It is a strong and lovely as the first with more maturity without a hint of bricky. Luscious.
2005 vintage
Taster #1807
· Oct 31, 2022
95/100
Last bottle. Consistent with past notes.
2005 vintage
Taster #4781
· Apr 9, 2022
95/100
Decanted for 90 minutes before pairing with grilled and oven-roasted sirloin roast. A nearly opaque ruby in the glass with slightly thinning edges. Very aromatic, the nose features cherry compote, forest floor, RC Cola, and spice. Excellent intensity and concentration, with excellent acidity, though very light on the palate (i.e., well balanced), with a citric-tinged finish (akin to RC Cola) that elevates the finish on the palate. It is so evident that you get what you pay for with this …
2005 vintage
Taster #8775
· Mar 24, 2020
94/100
This was absolutely beautiful tonight. Medium weight wine consumed against an alban syrah. This quickly opened up and what I appreciated the most is that this feels like a naturally made non-extracted wine, not a typical over extracted fruit bomb. Flavor and texture wise-the big thing is this immense nutmeg fruit cake flavor profile. This was really great
2005 vintage
Taster #1807
· Sep 4, 2019
95/100
Similar notes to 7/21/2019 tasting.
2005 vintage
Taster #1807
· Jul 21, 2019
95/100
Apparently 100% Clone 6 can. I let it breathe for an hour. Drank over next two. A ripe, juicy wine with a long finish and mellow tannins. Black cherry, plum notes. Excellent acidity.
2005 vintage
Taster #8710
· Nov 18, 2017
96/100
Really drinking well.
2005 vintage
Taster #9672
· Aug 18, 2017
96/100
Came back for another taste of the berry 3 years later and this Cab from Oakville heaven is hitting on all cylinders. It is still jammy, smokey with a touch of cedar. I still love this wine and it has gotten even better.
2005 vintage
Taster #8710
· Jun 24, 2017
95/100
Drinking very well right now. Solid structure, fruits and backbone without excessive tannins. It was neither young nor old, and gave the impression it could last for a while more. This is what a To-Kalon is supposed to be.
2005 vintage
Taster #9672
· Dec 22, 2014
94/100
This is the juice. Jammy without flabby, Nose of cassis, smoke, cedar and dark fruits. Super smooth but still retaining strong structure. I love this wine.
2005 vintage
Taster #3393
· Jun 15, 2014
96/100
Nice nose of cedar and currents. This wine has a very good flavor profile. It's nicely sweet and velvety smooth. Parker's review nailed it IMO. This is a noble effort for the money. I won it on a bid site for $100. As good as any Cabernet that I've tasted recently.
2005 vintage
Taster #0519
· Apr 27, 2014
94/100
Excellent. Tor just kills it.
2005 vintage
Taster #5775
· Apr 27, 2014
95/100
Drinking great right now! Decanted about 20 minutes but not aerated. Peak drinking window over the next 12 months.
2005 vintage
Taster #7042
· Mar 9, 2014
96/100
This bottle was a wine that rivals any of the "big boys". Simply outsatnding.
2005 vintage
Taster #2281
· Aug 18, 2013
94/100
A nose of cedar, dark fruited licorice, herbs and spice box leads way to much of the same on the palate where it shows a deft touch of sweet lively fruited licorice with a finish that lasts for a good 30 seconds.
2005 vintage
Taster #4973
· Dec 16, 2011
Roasted meats and berries with a great note of olive tapenade. Delicious nose. The palate is thick and loaded with game meats and other savory elements supporting the sweet ripe fruits. Solid tannins. Great wine.
2005 vintage
Taster #8710
· Jul 3, 2011
93/100
Drank at Craftsteak in Vegas. Very nice Cab. Decanted about and hour before drinking. Not big and powerful cab. Had a lithe, almost feminine quality that was quite different than the 06 Carter BTK and 06 Kathryn Hall we also had along with dinner. Classic Napa Cab flavors. Well integrated tannins. Wonderful balance made for a nice compliment to our dining experience.
2005 vintage
Taster #4973
· Jun 11, 2011
Great cab nose of roasted meats, game and caramelized dark fruits. The palate is full bodied but not overblown. Lots of ripe dark fruits and meats but some brighter fruit on the back end. Nice acid, great finish. Great wine.
2005 vintage